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‘It's really a shame’ - Africa’s 2018 World Cup outing leaves ex-Cameroon international Jean Makoun disappointed

Africa’s showing at the 2018 Fifa World Cup ‘is really a shame’ given their potential, according to Jean Makoun.

All five representatives from the continent were ousted in the group stage of the global football fiesta.

Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia’s eliminations were confirmed before their final group games, while Nigeria and Senegal failed to progress to the Round of 16 after losing their last games to Argentina and Colombia respectively.

However, Makoun singled out Morocco for praise as they displayed bravery and dominance in group games against Iran, Portugal and Spain while blaming the Super Eagles’ misfortune on ‘some refereeing errors’.